Football IQ: Reading the Game Like a Pro

Play Smarter, Not Just Harder

Football intelligence turns good players into great ones. It’s the ability to read the game, anticipate danger, and make the right decision under pressure. 

Even without elite coaching or video analysis, you can train your football brain every week.

Understanding positioning, timing, and body language will help you see the game two steps ahead.

Actionable tips:

• Watch with intent: analyse movement, spacing, and decisions — not just highlights.

• Ask questions: why did that pass open up space? Why did that press work?

• Play different positions in training: see the game from other perspectives.

• Communicate: talk constantly to shape play and stay switched on.

• Self-review: after matches, note what you saw late or missed entirely.